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Which plant made Odysseus's men humulicate?
The Lotus Plant
Why does Odysseus tie his three men in the lotus eaters?
After the Island of the Cicones, Odysseus landed on the Island of the Lotus Eaters. The Lotus is a plant that forces the eater to lose all grip on reality. Once it is eaten, the person knows nothing nor cares for anything other than eating the lotus plant. Odysseus sent in two men to scout out the area. When they did not come back, Odysseus sent in to find them. He found the two men hopelessly addicted to eating the lotus plant. Odysseus tied the two men up and forced them into the ship against their will and sails away.
What danger did Odysseus and his men encounter when they landed on the Lotus Eaters' island?
Three of his men ate the lotus eaters plant and the got stuck to the plant.
Why was it necessary for Odysseus to take some of his men by force away from the land of the lotus eaters?
His men have eaten an addictive plant with drug-like effects which seduces the men to stay on the island of the Lotus-Eaters
What happens to Odysseus's men after they et the Lotus plant?
They forget about Ithica
How did Odysseus kill the lotus?
the lotus was a plant that beared fruit which some of Odysseus's men ate Odysseus had to physically drag them back to the ship so acctually, he didnt kill the lotus, just helped his men get better after eating it.
Why did Odysseus warn his men not to eat the lotus plant?
Because then his men wouldn't want to leave.
How did Odysseus solve the problem his men eating the Lotus flower?
Odysseus has no part in this. Odysseus sends 3 men to explore the island, and these 3 men are offered Lotus by the inhabitants.
What flower caused odysseus' men to lose their desire to return home after they ate it?
This plant is the Lotus. Only 3 of Odysseus' crew are affected.
Who does Odysseus meet when he is with the lotus eaters?
Odysseus finds his men sent to ahead to scout hopelessly addicted to the lotus fruit. The plant once consume make the person forget everything except the want to say and eat the lotus fruit. Odysseus had to drag them back to the ship by force and tie them to their seats as they sailed away from the island.
Did Odysseus bring lotus blooms with him to meet the Cyclops?
No. He had to pry his men away from the lotus eaters so he couldn't take any with him.
What happens in the land of the lotus eaters?
The Lotus-Eaters ate from a plant with heavy narcotic properties. It made Odysseus' men forget about home.
